DeKalb County, GA Crime


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DeKalb County, GA has been facing a significant increase in crime rates in recent years. According to , the violent crime rate in DeKalb County is 29.4, which is higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. Additionally, the property crime rate in DeKalb County is 66.1, which is almost double the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes like burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. The high crime rates in DeKalb County are a cause for concern and have led to a sense of unease and fear among residents. Law enforcement agencies are working tirelessly to address this issue and make DeKalb County a safer place for its residents.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

DeKalb County violent crime is 29.4. (The US average is 22.7)
DeKalb County property crime is 66.1. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of DeKalb, Georgia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Lexington, Kentucky. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Lexington, Georgia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Clarkston, GA Crime History
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